Mt Spokane Winter Activities Weekend

There are a plethora of winter activities for you to enjoy during Winter Trails weekend in Mt Spokane State Park!

Take a look here for information about nordic skiing opportunities:
https://www.spokanenordic.org <https://www.spokanenordic.org/>

More information about snowshoeing is available here:
http://www.mountspokane.org/images/MtSpokaneSnowshoeBrochure2018.pdf
<http://www.mountspokane.org/images/MtSpokaneSnowshoeBrochure2018.pdf>

and here:

http://www.mountspokane.org/images/MtSpokaneSnowshoeMap2018.pdf

We are offering 5 Nordic skiing trips, as well as two snowshoe trips. Keep reading for more information about the trip offerings:

MOUNTAINEERS TRIPS

The Mountaineers will be leading trips January 24-27 in Mt Spokane State Park in celebration of Winter Trails Month. The trips are free, but you must register in advance through The Mountaineers website to participate. 

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIPS

• Friday, January 25th, N3 Scouting Trip with Chris Ensor and Cheri Solien, on Intermediate and Advanced/Expert trails.  Register here.
• Saturday, January 26th, N3 Ski with Chris Ensor and Cheri Solien.  Register here.  
• Saturday, January 26th, N2 Ski with Linda Shewey.  Register here. 
• Sunday, January 27th, N3 Ski with Linda Shewey.  Register here.   
• Sunday, January 27th, N2 Ski with Chris Ensor.  Register here.  

SNOWSHOE TRIPS

• Saturday, January 26, Beginner Snowshoe with Steve LeBrun.  Register here.  
• Sunday, January 27, Basic Snowshoe with Steve LeBrun.  Register here.  

OTHER DAY-TIME ACTIVITIES

• Mt. Spokane also features alpine skiing and snowboarding. Mountaineers will not be leading trips for alpine activities, but you are welcome to do this on your own.  
• Visit the Northwest Museum  in downtown Spokane.  The museum’s extensive permanent collection serves as the memory of the people of the Inland Northwest.

FUN IN THE EVENINGS

SATURDAY NIGHT GET-TOGETHER: On Saturday, January 26th we will meet at The Backyard Public House in downtown Spokane for drinks, dinner (optional) and conversation from 6:30 pm. Participants are responsible for their own meals and drinks. The Backyard website is backyardspokane.com  and see yelp reviews at:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-backyard-public-house-spokane

The Backyard is located at 1811 W Broadway Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 a few blocks north west of the Spokane River crossing by N. Maple St. 

Find on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/MCekTt8Sy352

Also just north of the Spokane River in downtown Spokane, a couple of blocks to the east, is Kendall Yards. It's worth a visit. It's the area of the former turn-of-the century Spokane Rail Road Yard that has been reconfigured into a vibrant part of the downtown scene.  It is also near the new Hotel Zone right across the Spokane River, also on the North Side opposite the city center. The scenery includes a view of the river, River Front Park and  Spokane's skyline of historical old beautiful brick buildings.  Also, the Hotel Zone connects to River Front Park, which is Spokane's old World Fair Expo '76 park site.

RENTALS, AND OUTFITTING DEALS

 In Spokane, the three major retailers for Cross-Country gear rental and purchase are Fitness Fanatics, Mountain Gear and REI.

Fitness Fanatics also offers rentals at the Ski Park, which you can reserve online via the link below.

• Fitness Fanatics (509) 922-6080 main site: fitfanatics.com | on-hill Ski Park rental reservation site
• Mountain Gear (509) 325-9000 mountaingear.com
• ​REI Spokane (509) 328-9900 www.rei.com/stores/spokane.html

LODGING ACCOMmODATIONS

We recommend staying in downtown Spokane as there are many hotel choices and quality restaurants to choose from. For lodging options, check out this website: https://www.visitspokane.com/hotels/

The hotel zone nearest North Division Street on the north side of the river next to Riverfront Park is most convenient to driving the 45-60 minutes out to Mt. Spokane. The Red Lion River Inn is a 2 story hotel, right next to N. Division and the Spokane River, and convenient to hauling in your ski gear from your car. Many of the hotels have multiple floors but provide luggage carts for getting your gear up to your room. Some lodging providers require 2-day minimum stay over weekends.